A vibrant fairy tale subversion blending action, romance, and comedy. Through magic heels and green dwarfs, it visually explores the contrast between societal beauty standards and the radiant power of self-acceptance and inner worth.
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
레드슈즈
"Your true self is the fairest of them all"
Director:
Hong Sung-ho
Cast:
Ahn So-yi, Shin Yong-woo, Jun Jin-ah, Jeong Jae-heon, Choi Han
Animation
Family
Fantasy
Comedy
Romance
Adventure
Budget:
$20,000,000
Box Office:
$10,054,356
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Pino, Noki, and Kio
The triplet dwarfs are named after segments of the name Pinocchio. They are inventors who build wooden robots, referencing the puppet who wanted to be a real boy.
Arthur's Sword
One of the dwarfs is named Arthur and he struggles to pull his sword from a stone, a direct reference to the King Arthur legend and Excalibur.
Hans and the Donut
The character Hans, a chef, is a nod to Hansel and Gretel (associated with sweets). He fights using kitchen tools and pastries.
Booto Plushies
During a montage scene, Snow White walks past a booth selling plush toys of Booto, a character created by Locus Corporation, the studio that produced the film.